A well-trained pet is a happy pet. Training your dog or cat can give them confidence, help them feel comfortable in different situations, and create a strong bond with you.
“I’m the proud mom of a gorgeous American bulldog named Ruby,” says Steph Boll, who lives in Portland, OR. “I knew she needed an active, structured, disciplined lifestyle to thrive.” Boll, who edits a fitness blog for women called Spikes and Heels, enrolled Ruby in an 8-week obedience training class.
Ruby learned basic commands like sit, stay, hold, and fetch, how to walk properly on a leash, and how to…